Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
Rheinau
Internship Student
- 19 October 2026
- 70 – 100%
- Internship
- German (Native language)
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Department of Security
Social Welfare Office
Internship Student
70 - 100%
The Cantonal Social Welfare Office, with over 280 employees, undertakes diverse, controlling and operational tasks primarily in social assistance, social insurance, social institutions and the asylum sector at the interface between the federal government, other cantons, cities, municipalities and various private organisations.
It also operates its own facility, tilia, which has over 119 residential and employment places, divided into 11 residential groups and 5 studio areas. The locations are Rheinau, Winterthur, Embrach and Freienstein. Tilia cares for, supports and promotes adults with cognitive and/or psychological impairments.
For our residential groups in Rheinau, Freienstein, Embrach and Winterthur we are looking for an internship student 70-100%, starting 01.02.2027 or by arrangement, fixed-term between 6 - 12 months.
It also operates its own facility, tilia, which has over 119 residential and employment places, divided into 11 residential groups and 5 studio areas. The locations are Rheinau, Winterthur, Embrach and Freienstein. Tilia cares for, supports and promotes adults with cognitive and/or psychological impairments.
For our residential groups in Rheinau, Freienstein, Embrach and Winterthur we are looking for an internship student 70-100%, starting 01.02.2027 or by arrangement, fixed-term between 6 - 12 months.
Your main tasks
- You will get to know the care concept of the respective residential group, actively participate in daily life and promote the practical life skills and resources of the residents
- You support and accompany the residents individually in coping with everyday life, promoting their independence and social skills
- You maintain contacts with external offices
- You help create a positive residential group environment, support goal achievement, ensure appropriate interventions in psychiatric or somatic emergencies and take on administrative as well as domestic tasks
Your skills and talents
- You are a student in the Bachelor’s degree programme in Social Work
- You are interested in working with adults with psychological and/or cognitive impairments and are willing to engage with the demands of daily care work
- You are a responsible, resilient and independent personality and bring flexibility and teamwork skills
What you can expect
- Thorough introduction to the work as well as a varied, challenging field of activity
- Professional and individual support by a practical trainer
- Regular team meetings, reports and supervisions
- Interesting development opportunities and cantonal employment conditions
